The Legacy of Bill Russell

Without Bill Russell, what would the NBA be? Or how intrigued would we have been by the basketball game if he had not shown up? He is one of the select few historical figures who have emerged as heroes and have a significant impact on many of the well-known narratives of basketball.

Bill Russell was driven by a great desire to win throughout his entire profession. He was a 12-time All-Star and 11-time NBA champ who was regarded as the sport's greatest player.

Bill Russell had a remarkable career rebounding average of 22.5 in 963 games, which helped the Celtics win 11 titles. Bill a former NBA player, ruled the game on both sides of the basketball court.

Bill Russell made a significant contribution to the NBA and the game as a whole. He was included on the NBA 25th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1970. Russell received his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1974. He was included on the NBA 35th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1980. He was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association of America as the greatest player in NBA history during the same season.